Sri Lanka vs South Africa, 1st T20I

South Africa go 1-0 up after this win, something that has been a rarity when they have traveled to these shores. Do join us for the second match on Sunday. For now, cheers and bye..

Faf du Plessis: 'Very chuffed for the side, I am happy for the boys. We had a tough time in the ODIs, nice to start well here. We created pressure with some excellent fielding. I just wanted our team to show character and keep fighting. Hopefully, we will get a lot of confidence from this win.'

Chandimal: 'We did really well in the first half, we kept them down to a decent score. We did not bat well though, Sangakkara batted really well, we played some bad shots. We have two more games, hopefully, we will perform better and win those games.'

Duminy: 'I would like to think myself as a batsman who can bowl a bit. I am pretty happy with the way things are going, we need to win our next two games as well. We need to bat well against their spinners, we will celebrate this win, come back on Sunday and look to do well again.'

J P Duminy is the MoM

This is SL's first loss in a T20I match in 2013. They will ponder over this loss for a long time. The SA bowlers were superb as they defended a small score. Duminy was the hero of the day, he scored a fifty and took 3 crucial middle order wickets to stifle the Lankans. Sangakkara fought hard, but he got zero support from his mates. SA go 1-0 up with two games to play.

19.6 Morne Morkel to Sangakkara, no run, yorker length delivery and just outside off, Sangakkara looks to squeeze it towards the off-side and misses. A jubilant SA rush to celebrate the moment

19.5 Morne Morkel to Sangakkara, no run, SA win, this was full and well outside off, Sangakkara was making room and can't reach the ball

19.4 Morne Morkel to Sangakkara, no run, is this the game? This was full and outside off, Sangakkara was looking to repeat the previous shot, ends up dragging it behind square, refuses the single

13 needed from 3 balls

19.3 Morne Morkel to Sangakkara, FOUR, cheeky from Sangakkara , this was pitched up and just outside off, Sangakkara goes a long way across the stumps and ramps it over short fine for a boundary

19.2 Morne Morkel to Sangakkara, FOUR, Sangakkara keeps SL alive, length ball from Morkel, Sangakkara bends his knees and slugs it high and over mid-wicket, one bounce and over the ropes for a boundary

19.1 Morne Morkel to Sangakkara, no run, full and outside off, Sangakkara gets right across his stumps and heaves it to mid-wicket, refuses the single

Ajantha Mendis, right handed bat, comes to the crease

18.6 Parnell to Malinga, out Caught by du Plessis!! Double wicket maiden from Parnell. He has definitely put SA in the pole position, the crowd at the RPS has gone silent. This was a full toss from Parnell, Malinga made room and was looking to go over cover, gets it very high on the bat and slices a simple catch to Faf at backward point. Malinga c du Plessis b Parnell 0(2)

Parnell to Malinga, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

18.5 Parnell to Malinga, no run, this is turning out to be a sensational over from Parnell, short and on the stumps, Malinga makes room and misses his pull

Lasith Malinga, right handed bat, comes to the crease

18.4 Parnell to Senanayake, out Caught by Quinton de Kock!! Excellent bowling from Parnell, change of pace from Parnell, the slower ball from him. Senanayake was shuffling across his stumps, has no pace to work with and gets a thick edge that loops in the air. Quinton de Kock comes forward and grabs the chance. Senanayake c Quinton de Kock b Parnell 0(4)

Parnell to Senanayake, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

18.3 Parnell to Senanayake, no run, a hat-trick of dots! This was banged in short and just outside off, Senanayake was cramped for room, gets an inside edge that rolls back towards the bowler

18.2 Parnell to Senanayake, no run, another dot ball! Excellent stuff from Parnell, angling across the right hander, Senanayake looks to cut and misses

18.1 Parnell to Senanayake, no run, full and on the stumps, Senanayake drives it crisply but straight to AB at mid-on

Wayne Parnell [2.0-0-8-0] is back into the attack

SL need 21 from 12 balls.

17.6 Morne Morkel to Sangakkara, FOUR, cheeky from Sangakkara , gets to his 7th T20I fifty as well. This was full and on the stumps, Sangakkara shuffles across and scoops it over short fine, one bounce and over the ropes for a much needed boundary

Sachithra Senanayake, right handed bat, comes to the crease

17.5 Morne Morkel to Thisara Perera, out Caught by du Plessis!! SL are throwing it away here. The dangerous Perera falls. This was pitched up and angling across the left hander, Perera went for the big heave, gets a thick outside edge that goes up in the air, and when it drops down Faf du Plessis is safely under it at cover. Sangakkara looks on helplessly at the other end. Thisara Perera c du Plessis b Morne Morkel 0(3)

Morne Morkel to Thisara Perera, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

17.4 Morne Morkel to Thisara Perera, no run, length ball on the pads, Perera turns it towards the onside

17.3 Morne Morkel to Thisara Perera, no run, short of a length and just outside off, cramps Perera for room, he was looking to muscle it through the leg side and missed

17.2 Morne Morkel to Sangakkara, 1 run, short of a length and just outside off, Sangakkara dabs it down towards third man for a single

SL need 26 runs from 17 balls, these two batsmen are their last hope

17.1 Morne Morkel to Sangakkara, no run, full and outside off, Sangakkara makes room and drives it straight to AB at mid-off

Morne Morkel [2.0-0-15-1] is back into the attack

Thisara Perera, left handed bat, comes to the crease

16.6 Tahir to Thirimanne, out Caught by de Villiers!! SA keep chipping away at the wickets. This was tossed up and on off, Thirimanne comes down the track, was looking to go inside out over cover, ends up hitting it a lot straighter, holes out to AB at long off. Thirimanne c de Villiers b Tahir 5(9)

Tahir to Thirimanne, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

16.5 Tahir to Sangakkara, 1 run, full toss from Tahir, Sangakkara slugs it behind square for a single

16.4 Tahir to Sangakkara, no run, loud shout for LBW, this was tossed up and well outside off, Sangakkara went for the big swipe over square leg and missed

16.3 Tahir to Sangakkara, FOUR, handy boundary for Sangakkara, makes room to a well tossed up ball and drives it wide of long off, beats the valiant dive from the fielder

16.2 Tahir to Thirimanne, 1 run, flighted and on off, Thirimanne drives it in the air, drops well short of long off for a single

16.1 Tahir to Sangakkara, 1 run, tossed up and just outside off, Sangakkara drills it down to long off for a single

Imran Tahir [3.0-0-15-0] is back into the attack

15.6 Duminy to Thirimanne, no run, quicker and on off, Thirimanne defends it back towards the bowler. That ends a superb spell from Duminy

15.5 Duminy to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up and on off, defended back towards the bowler

15.4 Duminy to Sangakkara, 1 run, flatter and on the pads, clipped towards long on for a single

15.3 Duminy to Thirimanne, 1 run, full and on the stumps, eased to long on for a run

15.2 Duminy to Sangakkara, 1 run, flatter and on the pads, Sangakkara works it wide of the bowler for a run

15.1 Duminy to Thirimanne, 1 run, tossed up and on off, Thirimanne comes down the track and works it towards mid-wicket

14.6 Davids to Sangakkara, FOUR, Sangakkara shimmies down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and lifts it back over the bowler's head, the ball races away to the fence

14.5 Davids to Thirimanne, 1 run, flighted and on off, Thirimanne reaches out and drives it to sweeper cover

14.4 Davids to Sangakkara, 1 run, tossed up and on off, eased to long off for a single

14.3 Davids to Sangakkara, no run, tossed up and on off, Sangakkara gets forward and defends it towards cover

14.2 Davids to Thirimanne, 1 run, pushed through by Davids, Thirimanne comes down the track and clips it to deep mid-wicket

14.1 Davids to Thirimanne, no run, flatter and outside off, Thirimanne makes room and cuts it straight to the fielder at point

Henry Davids, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

13.6 Duminy to Sangakkara, no run, no hat-trick for Duminy, but a dot ball. This was well flighted and on off, Sangakkara gets forward and defends it

Lahiru Thirimanne, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Hat-Trick ball

13.5 Duminy to Jeevan Mendis, out Caught by Tahir!! Duminy is on a hat-trick. This was well tossed up and just outside off, Mendis bends his knees and sweeps it in the air towards deep backward square leg. Tahir rushes in from the deep, keeps his eyes on the ball and takes a good catch bending forward. SL are shooting themselves on the foot here. Jeevan Mendis c Tahir b Duminy 0(1)

Duminy to Jeevan Mendis, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Jeevan Mendis, left handed bat, comes to the crease

13.4 Duminy to Mathews, out Caught&Bowled!! Soft dismissal for Mathews. This was flighted and on the stumps, looked like it stopped a bit on the batsman. Mathews was very early into his shot, ends up chipping it back towards the bowler. SA continue to fight. Mathews c and b Duminy 4(7)

Duminy to Mathews, THATS OUT!! Caught&Bowled!!

13.3 Duminy to Sangakkara, 1 run, slower and on off, Sangakkara makes room and eases it wide of cover for a single

13.2 Duminy to Sangakkara, no run, full and outside off, driven straight to the fielder at extra cover

13.1 Duminy to Sangakkara, 2 runs, tossed up and on the pads, nudged behind square for a brace

12.6 Wiese to Sangakkara, 1 run, on a good length and on middle, Sangakkara punches it towards straight mid-wicket, the fielder dives and parries it to mid-off

12.5 Wiese to Sangakkara, no run, the stumps at the other end has saved some runs for SA today, this was full and on off, Sangakkara drills it back at the stumps

12.4 Wiese to Mathews, 1 run, full and on the stumps, eased to long on for a single

12.4 Wiese to Mathews, wide, Wiese strays one well down leg, wide called

12.3 Wiese to Sangakkara, 1 run, on a good length and just outside off, Sangakkara dab sit behind point for a single

12.2 Wiese to Sangakkara, FOUR, that is salt onto Wiese's wounds, short and wide outside off, Sangakkara gets on top of the bounce and cuts it behind point for a boundary

12.1 Wiese to Sangakkara, no run, SA were adamant that they had got their man! This was short and just outside off, Sangakkara had a big swish at that, difficult to say if he had nicked it or not, Quinton de Kock takes it cleanly, the appeal was good but the umpire was unmoved, there was a sound as the ball went past the bat

David Wiese, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

11.6 Duminy to Mathews, no run, tossed up and on the pads, Mathews gets forward and defends it

11.5 Duminy to Sangakkara, 1 run, quicker and on the pads, tucked behind square for a single

11.4 Duminy to Sangakkara, no run, flighted and on off, pushed back to the bowler

11.3 Duminy to Sangakkara, FOUR, poor ball from Duminy, drops one short and well down leg, Sangakkara rocks back and pulls it behind square, beats the man in the ring and races away to the fence

11.2 Duminy to Sangakkara, FOUR, lovely shot, this was pitched up and just outside off, Sangakkara gets forward, opens the face of the bat and goes over extra cover for a boundary

11.1 Duminy to Sangakkara, no run, floated and on off, drifting into Sangakkara, driven back to the bowler

10.6 Tahir to Sangakkara, 1 run, tossed up and on off, Sangakkara drives it to long off for a single

10.5 Tahir to Mathews, 1 run, another full toss from Tahir, Mathews drives it to long on for a single

10.4 Tahir to Mathews, no run, tossed up and on off, Mathews gets forward and defends it

10.4 Tahir to Mathews, wide, Tahir drifts one down leg, wide called

10.3 Tahir to Sangakkara, 1 run, the googly from Tahir, Sangakkara spots it early and eases it to sweeper cover for a single

10.2 Tahir to Mathews, 1 run, Tahir offers a full toss to Mathews, eased down to long on for a single

10.1 Tahir to Sangakkara, 1 run, was it a chance? This was well tossed up and on off, Sangakkara gets forward and looks to go over extra cover. The fielder leaps, gets his fingertips on that, but can't hold on. Will SA rue this missed chance?

9.6 Duminy to Sangakkara, 1 run, Duminy comes down the track to a quicker delivery and gets an inside edge towards short fine, just a single

9.5 Duminy to Sangakkara, no run, flighted and on off, Sangakkara gets well forward and defends it

9.4 Duminy to Sangakkara, no run, flatter and on off, pushed back to the bowler

9.3 Duminy to Mathews, 1 run, flatter and on the stumps, punched to long on for a single

Angelo Mathews, right handed bat, comes to the crease

9.2 Duminy to Dilshan, out Caught by de Villiers!! Superb catch from AB at long on! This was tossed up and on the stumps, Dilshan shimmies down the track and lofts it towards long on. AB is underneath the ball, takes it with both hands and manages to balance himself, big wicket for South Africa. Dilshan c de Villiers b Duminy 9(19)

Duminy to Dilshan, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

9.1 Duminy to Dilshan, no run, tossed up and on the pads, Dilshan looks to sweep and misses, the ball lobs off the pads

Jean-Paul Duminy, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

8.6 Tahir to Dilshan, 1 run, floated and on off, eased wide of cover for a single

8.5 Tahir to Dilshan, no run, Tahir drifts one on off, Dilshan gets forward and defends it towards the off-side

8.4 Tahir to Dilshan, no run, nicely bowled by Tahir, tosses one on middle and gets it to spin across Dilshan, he has a feel for that and misses

8.3 Tahir to Sangakkara, 1 run, flighted and on off, Sangakkara drives it towards cover for a single

8.2 Tahir to Sangakkara, no run, the wrong 'un from Tahir, spins back in after pitching, Sangakkara was making room and gets an under edge towards the off-side

8.1 Tahir to Dilshan, 1 run, Tahir drags one short and on the stumps, Dilshan pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single

7.6 Parnell to Dilshan, 1 run, back of a length and on the hips, Dilshan tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single

7.5 Parnell to Sangakkara, 1 run, another short ball from Parnell, Sangakkara rocks back and pulls it to deep square leg for a single

7.4 Parnell to Dilshan, 1 run, Parnell bangs one short and on the stumps, pulled away behind square for a single

7.3 Parnell to Sangakkara, 1 run, tad fuller and on off, Sangakkara gets forward and eases it in front of cover for a single

7.2 Parnell to Sangakkara, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Sangakkara steers it straight to the fielder at backward point

7.1 Parnell to Sangakkara, 2 runs, on a good length and just outside off, Sangakkara drives it towards mid-off and calls for a quick single, the fielder makes a direct hit at the striker's end, the ball ricochets and the batsmen get back for the second run

6.6 Tahir to Sangakkara, 1 run, flatter and just outside off, Sangakkara makes room and cuts it square on the off-side for a run

6.5 Tahir to Sangakkara, FOUR, Tahir drifts one on the pads, Sangakkara gets on top of the bounce and sweeps it behind square for a boundary

6.4 Tahir to Sangakkara, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, eased straight to the fielder at mid-on

6.3 Tahir to Sangakkara, no run, flighted and on off, Sangakkara looks to defend and gets a streaky edge

6.2 Tahir to Dilshan, 1 run, pushed through by Tahir, Dilshan works it past square leg

6.1 Tahir to Dilshan, no run, tossed up and on the pads, Dilshan looks to flick and is hit on the pads

Imran Tahir, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack

5.6 Parnell to Sangakkara, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Sangakkara chops it towards point

5.5 Parnell to Sangakkara, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Sangakkara gets forward and drives it towards cover

5.4 Parnell to Sangakkara, no run, short and just outside off, Sangakkara was way too early on the pull and missed it

5.3 Parnell to Sangakkara, no run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, Sangakkara gets forward and drives it to cover

5.2 Parnell to Dilshan, 1 run, short of a length and just outside off, Dilshan steers it down towards third man for a single

5.2 Parnell to Dilshan, wide, Parnell sprays this one wide outside off as Dilshan was looking to play the lap sweep, wide called by the umpire. Parnell is not all that impressed

5.1 Parnell to Dilshan, no run, on a length and just outside off, Dilshan pushes it in front of point

Wayne Parnell, left-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

4.6 Tsotsobe to Dilshan, 1 run, Tsotsobe bangs one short and on the stumps, Dilshan swivels across and pulls it to deep square leg for a single

4.5 Tsotsobe to Sangakkara, 1 run, edged! This was short and wide from Tsotsobe, Sangakkara has a feel for that, gets a thick edge that flies through to third man

Kumar Sangakkara, left handed bat, comes to the crease

4.4 Tsotsobe to Chandimal, out Caught by Quinton de Kock!! Edged and caught. This was short and just outside off, extra bounce on that for Tsotsobe, Chandimal was looking to play the upper cut, gets a thick edge through to the keeper. No need to appeal, the batsman walked. Chandimal c Quinton de Kock b Tsotsobe 8(9) [4s-2]

Tsotsobe to Chandimal, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

4.3 Tsotsobe to Chandimal, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Chandimal lunges forward and defends it

4.2 Tsotsobe to Chandimal, no run, short and wide from Tsotsobe, Chandimal looks to cut and misses, this was bowled across the seam by Tsotsobe. de Kock appealed instantaneously, Tsotsobe joined him late but the umpire was unmoved

4.1 Tsotsobe to Dilshan, 1 run, short and just outside off, Dilshan waits on it, opens the face of the bat and runs it down towards third man

3.6 Morne Morkel to Chandimal, FOUR, lovely shot, tad fuller and just outside off, Chandimal gets forward and lofts it through the line, clears mid-on with ease and the ball races away to the fence in a hurry

3.5 Morne Morkel to Chandimal, no run, short of a length and on off, Chandimal moves across and defends it

3.4 Morne Morkel to Chandimal, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Chandimal lunges forward and defends it

3.3 Morne Morkel to Chandimal, FOUR, Chandimal makes the most of the free hit, length ball from Morkel, Chandimal makes room and heaves it over mid-wicket, the ball races away to the fence

Free Hit

3.3 Morne Morkel to Chandimal, no ball, Morkel oversteps as he searches for pace, the bouncer is a bit too high as well, left alone

3.2 Morne Morkel to Chandimal, no run, Morkel goes for the yorker and offers a low full toss on the pads, turned towards square leg

Dinesh Chandimal, right handed bat, comes to the crease

3.1 Morne Morkel to Kushal Perera, out Caught by Wiese!! Poor shot from Kushal Perera, this was full and just outside off, Perera was looking to go back over the bowler's head, gets it right off the toe edge, gets plenty of height but not the distance. Wiese settles underneath the ball at short point and completes the catch. Kushal Perera c Wiese b Morne Morkel 11(14) [4s-2]

Morne Morkel to Kushal Perera, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

2.6 Tsotsobe to Dilshan, no run, on a good length and on the stumps, Dilshan shuffles across and looks to scoop it over the keeper, misses out

2.5 Tsotsobe to Kushal Perera, 1 run, on a length and angling back into Perera, he looks to drive and gets struck high on the thigh pad, the ball runs away towards third man, the umpire signals it as a run

2.4 Tsotsobe to Dilshan, 1 run, Tsotsobe bangs one short and on the stumps, Dilshan swivels across and pulls it in front of square for a single

2.3 Tsotsobe to Dilshan, no run, fuller length delivery and on off, Dilshan shimmies down the track and drives it to cover

2.2 Tsotsobe to Dilshan, no run, full and on off, Dilshan drives it back towards the non striker's end, the stumps saves a few runs for the SA team

2.1 Tsotsobe to Dilshan, no run, width from Tsotsobe, Dilshan reaches out for the drive and gets a toe edge towards point

1.6 Morne Morkel to Kushal Perera, no run, full and wide from Morkel, Perera throws the kitchen sink at that and misses

1.5 Morne Morkel to Kushal Perera, FOUR, cracking shot from Perera, width from Morkel, Perera throws his bat at that, hits it on the up and in the air, beats the man at cover and races away to the fence

1.4 Morne Morkel to Kushal Perera, no run, full and on off, Perera stays rooted to his crease and defends it

1.4 Morne Morkel to Kushal Perera, wide, Morkel strays one on the pads, Perera looks to help it on its way and misses

1.3 Morne Morkel to Kushal Perera, no run, this one went the other way, it was pitched up and in that channel just outside off, Perera went hard on the drive and the ball whizzed past the outside edge

1.2 Morne Morkel to Kushal Perera, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Perera plays away from his body, the ball zips past the inside edge. Excellent start from Morne Morkel

1.2 Morne Morkel to Kushal Perera, wide, Morkel strays this one miles outside off, wide called

1.1 Morne Morkel to Kushal Perera, no run, full and wide from Morkel, Perera looks to swing it over extra cover and misses

Morne Morkel, right-arm fast, comes into the attack

0.6 Tsotsobe to Kushal Perera, leg byes, 1 run, on a length and on the pads, Perera clips it behind square for a single

0.5 Tsotsobe to Kushal Perera, no run, movement and pace from Tsotsobe, this one was pitched up and nips back in sharply, Perera was beaten by the movement, the ball goes through the gate and to the keeper

0.4 Tsotsobe to Kushal Perera, 2 runs, short of a length and angling back into Perera, he swings through the line and gets it behind square. Tahir does well to get across from long leg and keeps them down to a brace

0.3 Tsotsobe to Kushal Perera, no run, on a good length outside off and holding its line, left alone

0.2 Tsotsobe to Kushal Perera, FOUR, Perera will not waste time, this was full and just outside off, Perera gets forward, swings his arms and clears mid-off with the lofted drive, nice way to get going

0.1 Tsotsobe to Kushal Perera, no run, full and in that channel just outside off, Perera gets well forward and defends it solidly

Kushal Perera and Dilshan are at the crease. Kushal Perera is on strike. Tsotsobe will open the attack

Welcome back.. Tsotsobe will open the bowling for SA. Two slips in place

South Africa will be disappointed with their batting effort. They lost too many wickets early on and never got going. Duminy battled hard for his fifty but was let down by his partners. This should be an easy chase for the hosts. Join us in a while for the chase..

19.6 Ajantha Mendis to Wiese, 2 runs, Mendis drops a tough chance, this was dragged short and on the stumps, Wiese was looking to pull, gets a top edge that goes back over the bowler's head. Mendis ran behind it, but only manages to get his fingertips. The batsmen get back for the second run

Wayne Parnell, left handed bat, comes to the crease

19.5 Ajantha Mendis to Duminy, out Caught by Dilshan!! Another easy catch for Dilshan at deep mid-wicket. This was a juicy full toss from Mendis, Duminy gets forward and thumps it high and straight to Dilshan. He does not drop those, SA continue to lose wickets and momentum. Duminy c Dilshan b Ajantha Mendis 51(52) [4s-3 6s-1]

Ajantha Mendis to Duminy, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

19.4 Ajantha Mendis to Duminy, no run, excellent bowling from Mendis, right in the blockhole, Duminy manages to dig it out

19.3 Ajantha Mendis to Wiese, 1 run, tossed up and on middle, Wiese works it towards mid-on for a single

19.2 Ajantha Mendis to Duminy, 1 run, full and on the stumps, Duminy drills it down to long on, Thisara attacks the ball and keeps them down to a single

19.1 Ajantha Mendis to Duminy, FOUR, fifty for Duminy, also gets him 1000 T20I runs, this was a juicy full toss from Mendis, Duminy slugs it over mid-wicket for a boundary. First SA batsman to reach 1000 T20I runs

18.6 Malinga to Duminy, 1 run, low full toss from Malinga, Duminy runs it down towards third man for a single

David Wiese, right handed bat, comes to the crease

18.5 Malinga to David Miller, out Caught by Dilshan!! 50th T20I wicket for Malinga. This was full and just outside off, Miller was looking to go over extra cover, does not get hold of the shot and ends up slicing it towards sweeper. Dilshan ran forward, called for the catch and judges it to perfection. The dangerous Miller departs. David Miller c Dilshan b Malinga 25(24) [6s-1]

Malinga to David Miller, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

18.4 Malinga to Duminy, 1 run, low full toss from Malinga, Duminy makes room and drives it to mid-on for a single

18.3 Malinga to David Miller, 1 run, excellent effort from Senanayaka at long off, this was full and outside off, Miller made room and lifted it towards long off. He catches the ball, realises that he is going over the ropes, throws the ball back into play and keeps them down to just a single

18.2 Malinga to Duminy, 1 run, full and outside off from Malinga, Duminy opens the face of the bat and runs it behind point for a single

18.1 Malinga to David Miller, 1 run, yorker length delivery on off, Miller gets forward and drives it to long off for a single

17.6 Ajantha Mendis to David Miller, 1 run, tossed up on off, David Miller comes forward and pushes it to long on

14.2 Ajantha Mendis to David Miller, 1 run, tossed up on off, David Miller comes down the track and chips it to long on, luckily it falls way short of the fielder there

14.1 Ajantha Mendis to David Miller, no run, flighted delivery on off, David Miller comes forward to drive, gets an inside edge onto the pads

Ajantha Mendis [1.0-0-2-0] is back into the attack

13.6 Dilshan to Duminy, 2 runs, short delivery on off, Duminy comes forward and drives it between extra cover and long off

13.5 Dilshan to David Miller, 1 run, flighted delivery on middle, David Miller comes forward and works it to deep mid wicket

13.4 Dilshan to Duminy, 1 run, loopy delivery on off, Duminy leans forward and taps it to cover, Miller has to run quickly as Chandimal rapidly picks up the ball and throws it at the strikers end. Very close call that

13.3 Dilshan to David Miller, 1 run, quicker delivery on off, David Miller comes down the wicket, he is unable to control his shot and ends up edging it to sweeper cover

13.2 Dilshan to David Miller, no run, flighted delivery on off, David Miller comes forward and blocks it

13.1 Dilshan to Duminy, 1 run, pitched up on pads, Duminy leans forward and works it to deep mid wicket

12.6 Mathews to Duminy, 1 run, back of length delivery outside off, Duminy waits for it and steers it to third man

12.5 Mathews to Duminy, no run, length delivery outside off, Duminy comes forward and pushes it straight to mid off

12.4 Mathews to Duminy, no run, good length ball on off, Duminy comes forward and jams it to the off side

12.3 Mathews to David Miller, 1 run, back of length delivery outside off, David Miller gets back and slashes it square of the wicket

12.2 Mathews to David Miller, no run, good length delivery on off, David Miller gets forward and punches it towards covers

10.6 Mathews to David Miller, no run, back of length delivery, David Miller drops his glove and leaves it alone

10.5 Mathews to Duminy, 1 run, good length delivery outside off, Duminy gets back and cuts it to third man

10.4 Mathews to Duminy, no run, pitched up delivery on off, Duminy comes forward and jams it back to the bowler

10.3 Mathews to Duminy, no run, good delivery on off, Duminy comes forward and defends it

David Miller, left handed bat, comes to the crease

10.2 Mathews to de Villiers, out Caught by Kushal Perera!! Oh dear! South Africa are tumbling here! Mathews gets the well-deserved wicket and brilliant catch by Kusal! It was a short ball outside off, de Villiers goes on the backfoot and looks to cut it, mistimes it as Kusal tumbles forward and takes a brilliant catch at sweeper cover. de Villiers c Kushal Perera b Mathews 15(16) [4s-2]

Mathews to de Villiers, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

10.1 Mathews to de Villiers, no run, catch dropped, slightly short on off, de Villiers comes forward to pull and Chandimal drops an easy one at midwicket

Angelo Mathews [2.0-0-9-0] is back into the attack

9.6 Ajantha Mendis to Duminy, leg byes, FOUR, tossed up on leg, Duminy shuffles forward and looks to work it across, pads it to fine leg for a boundary

9.4 Ajantha Mendis to Duminy, no run, flighted delivery delivery on off, Duminy gets forward and jams it back to the bowler

9.3 Ajantha Mendis to de Villiers, 1 run, tossed up outside off, de Villiers comes forward and pushes it to deep extra cover

9.2 Ajantha Mendis to Duminy, 1 run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Duminy comes on the frontfoot and works it uppishly to mid wicket

9.1 Ajantha Mendis to Duminy, no run, flighted delivery on off, Duminy comes forward and pushes it to the off side

Ajantha Mendis, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack

8.6 Malinga to Duminy, 1 run, slower ball on off, Duminy comes forward and plays it to sweeper cover for an easy single

8.5 Malinga to Duminy, 2 runs, short of length delivery on off, Duminy goes on the backfoot and pulls it to backward square leg, good work by Kusal Perera in the deep as he tumbles and save the 2 extra runs

8.4 Malinga to de Villiers, 1 run, slower delivery outside off, de Villiers gets back and steers it to third man

8.3 Malinga to de Villiers, no run, length delivery on off, de Villiers gets in front and dabs it to mid off

8.2 Malinga to Duminy, 1 run, fuller length delivery on off, Duminy comes forward and works it to fine leg

8.1 Malinga to de Villiers, 1 run, short of length delivery on the pads, bounces sharply as de Villiers gets back and plays, top-edges it to fine leg, falls way short of Thisara Perera

Lasith Malinga [1.0-0-5-0] is back into the attack

7.6 Thisara Perera to de Villiers, 1 run, full toss on the pads, de Villiers comes forward and drives it to deep extra cover

7.5 Thisara Perera to de Villiers, no run, length delivery outside off, de Villiers swings and plays it to the off side, mistimed there by de Villiers

7.4 Thisara Perera to de Villiers, FOUR, Another smashing shot by de Villiers! It was a short of length delivery on off, de Villiers rocks back and pulls it beautifully to the deep mid wicket fence

7.3 Thisara Perera to Duminy, 1 run, good length delivery on the stumps, Duminy comes forward and glances it to long on, good fielding by Jeevan Mendis there to stop the extra run

7.2 Thisara Perera to de Villiers, 1 run, length delivery on off, de Villiers charges ahead and pushes it to long off

7.1 Thisara Perera to de Villiers, FOUR, Beautiful shot! It was a good length delivery outside off, de Villiers offers no feet movement, just keeps the bat staright and drives it elegantly to deep extra cover fence

Thisara Perera, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

6.6 Dilshan to Duminy, no run, flighted delivery on off, Duminy comes forward to play it across, gets hit on the pads

6.5 Dilshan to de Villiers, 1 run, tossed up on off, de Villiers shuffles forward and punches it back, the ball deflects from Dilshan's hand as he moves forward to stop and rolls away to long on

6.4 Dilshan to Duminy, 1 run, quicker delivery on off, Duminy gets forward and pushes it to mid on

6.3 Dilshan to de Villiers, 1 run, flighted delivery on middle, de Villiers comes forward and drives it uppishly to long on

6.2 Dilshan to Duminy, 1 run, loopy delivery on off, Duminy comes on the frontfoot and works it to deep mid wicket

6.1 Dilshan to Duminy, no run, flighted delivery on off, Duminy pushes it back to the bowler

Tillakaratne Dilshan, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

5.6 Senanayake to de Villiers, no run, slower delivery that keeps low, de Villiers looks to play it to the off side and misses it

5.5 Senanayake to de Villiers, no run, loopy delivery on off, de Villiers leans ahead and defends it to point

5.4 Senanayake to de Villiers, no run, flighted delivery on off, de Villiers dabs it to off side

AB de Villiers, right handed bat, comes to the crease

5.3 Senanayake to du Plessis, out Bowled!! The skipper goes and that is Senanayake's third in three overs! SL are continuing their ODI form here! It was a tossed up delivery on the stumps, du Plessis gets back and looks to push it through the off side but the delivery keeps on going straight and crashes onto the stumps. du Plessis b Senanayake 8(11) [4s-1]

Senanayake to du Plessis, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

5.2 Senanayake to du Plessis, no run, flighted delivery on off, du Plessis defends it back

5.1 Senanayake to du Plessis, FOUR, Wonderful shot! It was a flighted delivery on off, du Plessis stays in the crease, opens the full face of the bat and punches it to the long off fence

4.6 Mathews to Duminy, no run, slower and fuller on off, Duminy looks to work it across, edges it to the off side

4.5 Mathews to Duminy, 2 runs, length ball on off, Duminy gets forward and works it in the gaps between midwicket and long on

4.4 Mathews to Duminy, FOUR, Top quality shot by Duminy! It was a good length delivery on off, Duminy stays in the crease, waits for the ball, opens the face of his bat and guides it square of the wicket for a beautiful boundary

4.3 Mathews to Duminy, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Duminy comes on the frontfoot and punches it straight down the ground, fielded by mid-on to stop the boundary

3.6 Senanayake to du Plessis, no run, flighted delivery on off, du Plessis gets forward to defend but edges it

3.5 Senanayake to Duminy, 1 run, tossed up on middle again, Duminy works it to backward square leg and runs for a quick single

Jean-Paul Duminy, left handed bat, comes to the crease

3.4 Senanayake to Davids, out Lbw!! Another LBW and both the openers are gone! Second wicket for Senanayake. It was a tad fuller tossed up on middle, Davids gets down to sweep and misses, gets hit right in front of the pads. It would have clipped the off stump. Davids lbw b Senanayake 1(8)

Senanayake to Davids, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

3.3 Senanayake to Davids, no run, loopy delivery on leg, Davids comes forward and works it short fine leg

3.2 Senanayake to du Plessis, 1 run, flighted delivery on off, du Plessis punches it staright to short cover, Dilshan picks up the ball and throws it at the non-strikers end but luckily the batsmen gets safely in

1.3 Senanayake to du Plessis, 1 run, slower delivery on on off, du Plessis leans forward and works it to square leg

Faf du Plessis, right handed bat, comes to the crease

1.2 Senanayake to Quinton de Kock, out Lbw!! First breakthrough for Sri Lanka! And he is caught plumb! It was a flighted delivery on middle that skids on, Quinton de Kock comes forward to play it across and is rapped on the pads. He should have played it straight. It would have gone to hit the middle stump. Quinton de Kock lbw b Senanayake 5(7) [4s-1]

Senanayake to Quinton de Kock, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

1.1 Senanayake to Quinton de Kock, no run, flighted delivery on off, Quinton de Kock comes forward and plays it to the leg side

Sachithra Senanayake, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

0.6 Malinga to Quinton de Kock, 1 run, pitched up on off, Quinton de Kock stays back and helps it to point, Dilshan saves some runs there

0.5 Malinga to Quinton de Kock, FOUR, first boundary for Quinton de Kock! It was a fuller length delivery on middle, swinging in, Quinton de Kock leans forward and flicks it to the fine leg fence

0.4 Malinga to Quinton de Kock, no run, short delivery, rises up sharply on off, Quinton de Kock sways away from the line and lets it go

After a long discussion with the players, the umpires have decided to change the ball.

0.3 Malinga to Quinton de Kock, no run, fuller length delivery just outside off, Quinton de Kock comes on the frontfoot and dabs it to mid off

0.2 Malinga to Quinton de Kock, no run, another fuller length delivery on off, Quinton de Kock comes forward and punches it back to the bowler

0.1 Malinga to Davids, leg byes, 1 run, fuller and quicker on leg, Davids comes forward to play it across, pads it to the leg side

Davids and Quinton de Kock are at the crease. Davids is on strike. Malinga will open the attack

Chandimal: 'We would have batted as well. It will be in interesting game for us and we are looking forward for it. We have two changes in the team. Mahela is sitting this out and so is Lakmal.'

Faf: 'We have got some fresh faces in our squad and we would be looking to give something for fans to cheer about. Everyone is fully fit and some new guys are coming in.'

Mahela Jayawardene is sitting out for this one. David Wiese will debut for South Africa. Also, Imran Tahir comes back for the visitors.

Hello and welcome to the first T20I between Sri Lanka and South Africa at Colombo. After the humiliating loss in the ODI series, the visitors would be looking to make amends and start the 3-match T20I series on a winning note. Nuwan Kulasekara is back in the T20I squad to boost the hosts. The South African team captained by Faf du Plessis would love to strenghten their bowling attack with the inclusion of Imran Tahir. Toss and Teams in 15 mins..Stay tuned...

Preview by Gokul Gopal

After a humiliating ODI series loss to Sri Lanka, South Africa will be hoping to salvage some pride when they take on the hosts in a three-match T20I series, the first of which will be played at the R Premadasa stadium in Colombo on Friday. South Africa's dismal series ended on a 1-4 note when Sri Lanka comfortably thumped them by 128 runs at the same venue on Wednesday. The Proteas, who have now lost 13 of the 16 ODIs played against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka, will be hoping for a turnaround of fortunes. Meanwhile, the Lankan T20I team, which will be led by Dinesh Chandimal will be looking to extend their winning run and torment the Proteas team, captained by Faf du Plessis, further.

Sri Lanka: The seniors in the Lankan team deserve the credit for their side's comfortable series win in the One-Dayers. Kumar Sangakkara was in fine form, compiling 372 runs at an average of 93 which won him the Player of the Series award. Tillakaratne Dilshan too was found his touch in the second-half of the ODI series, scoring a hundred and 99 in back-to-back matches. Thisara Perera and Lahiru Thirimanne too were amongst the runs, scoring a fifty each in the 3rd and the 5th ODIs respectively. While skipper Chandimal will be hoping that the batting department continues to perform in the same vein in the T20 matches, he will also be expecting an improved showing from Mahela Jayawardene Angelo Mathews and himself, with the bat.

Ajantha Mendis, after a fine showing with the ball in the 50-over games, will get another opportunity to have the South Africans hopping. The mystery spinner, who played three games, picked up 10 wickets at a strike rate of 17.2 and was the only Lankan bowler to pick up a four-wicket haul in the series. Rangana Herath, Dilshan, Perera and Lasith Malinga too were amongst the wickets although the latter was slightly expensive. Suranga Lakmal, who got to play the last ODI, made the opportunity count by picking up 3 wickets. Sri Lanka will go in with the same bowling line-up in the T20 matches and captain Chandimal will be hoping for them to continue in their disciplined ways.

South Africa: The experience of Jacques Kallis and Graeme Smith were sorely missed by the visitors whose batting failed to click as a unit. The middle-order was consistently poor throughout the series and struggled to fire collectively. Although Hashim Amla, David Miller, JP Duminy and AB de Villiers scored a half-century each in the series, they all came in different games. The inability of the batters to score consistently was the main reason for South Africa's overwhelming series loss. Coach Russell Domingo pointed out that the lack of experience in Lankan conditions led to the batting failure. He mentioned that it was a massive learning curve for players like Farhaan Behardien, Miller and Du Plessis, who haven't played ODI cricket in Sri Lanka before. However, T20 captain du Plessis, who himself had a poor outing with the bat in the ODIs, will be hoping for the batters to show better application and make up for the dismal showing in the ODIs.

South Africa's bowlers did a slightly better job than the batsmen although most of them went in excess of 5 an over in the ODI series. Morne Morkel, who ended up with a total of 7 wickets, was the pick of lot while Lonwabo Tsotsobe also did a decent job, picking up six wickets. While the presence of Steyn and Kallis would have made a big difference to bowling attack, the Proteas do have quality bowlers to make up for their absence. But the likes of Chris Morris, Ryan McLaren and Robin Peterson have to mend their erratic ways in order to make a bigger impact.

Team News: Nuwan Kulasekara is back in the T20I squad to boost the hosts. In case Sri Lanka decide to include the right-arm pacer, they could bring him in as an all-rounder, replacing Thirimanne. Meanwhile, South Africa will look to strengthen their spin attack by including leg-spinner Imran Tahir while four pacemen - Wayne Parnell, Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Rory Kleinveldt and Morne Morkel - will be vying for 2 spots.

Upcoming milestones:

48: The number of runs Jean-Paul Duminy requires to reach the mark of 1000 in T20I cricket. In case he gets the required runs in this series, Duminy will become the first South African and the 9th player overall with 1000 or more runs in T20Is.

1: The number of wickets Lasith Malinga needs to reach the mark of 50 in T20Is. He will become the first Sri Lankan and the 7th player overall with 50 or more wickets in case he picks up a wicket in the T20I series against South Africa.

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If you look at the history between South Africa and Sri Lanka, particularly in Sri Lanka, some more experienced sides have come here from South Africa and have been turned over, so we knew it was going to be a tough series: South Africa coach, Russell Domingo